A COVENTRY police officer narrowly avoided serious injuries after he was allegedly hit by the driver of a stolen car, report West Midlands Police.
Police have launched an urgent appeal following the alleged hit-and-run in which they say a PC was pushed onto the bonnet of the oncoming black Fiesta in Hermes Crescent, Wood End, at around 9.45pm on Tuesday (September 29).
He was thrown to the floor but was lucky to escape with minor injuries as the driver of the car – later established to be on cloned plates – fled the area, police say.
The Fiesta was first seen acting suspiciously in nearby Lambeth Close, prompting it to be followed by officers. An hour later the vehicle was found abandoned in Doncaster Close, Wyken.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Wood End area around the time and may have dash cam footage. They are also trying to trace witnesses who later may have seen anyone fleeing from the car.
Detective Sergeant Ged Gray, from Force CID, said: “It’s through sheer fortune the officer was not seriously injured.
“After being followed into Hermes Close the driver tried to mount the kerb to get away. As an officer approached the car they were deliberately driven at and ended up on the bonnet.
“They were carried a short distance before being flung to the ground and the car was driven away.
“We really need to hear from anyone who saw anything and has not already spoken to us, or has heard anything since, which could help us catch whoever was involved.”
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police online via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quoting 20CV/236235Z/20.
